Waldorf University is a friendly, private liberal arts school located centrally in beautiful Forest City, Iowa. For more than 100 years, Waldorf has been the cornerstone in the lives of thousands, setting the solid foundation for success among students, their families and the community.

The intent of the psychology program is to provide a comprehensive plan of study that will introduce students to many subfields of psychology and prepare them for careers in a number of human services careers as well as graduate and professional programs. Graduate degrees are required to pursue licensure as a psychologist, counselor, or social worker. Waldorf College psychology majors should be prepared to enter these degree programs upon graduation. Through graduate studies, students may choose to specialize in areas including clinical, experimental, developmental, social, cognitive, human factors, sports, industrial/organizational, health, and forensics.

Criminal Justice Concentration

Waldorf’s Criminal Justice concentration provides the opportunity to explore the three primary areas of the criminal justice system: law enforcement, courts and corrections. Complementing the bachelor’s degree in Psychology, students have the opportunity to study the criminal mind, as well as explore other aspects of human thought and behavior within the Criminal Justice field.

Estimated time of completion of this program is 4 years for full-time students.

B.A.S. Degree Requirements

Completion of the B.A.S. core curriculum (30 Credits)

Completion of the required courses in a major field (30 Credits)

Completion of additional courses (including any supported courses required by the major in other departments) to a total of 120 credits depending on the major

A grade of C or higher in all coursework in the major and, if applicable, in the concentration(s)

2.00 cumulative grade point average for work completed at Waldorf (Some majors may require a cumulative GPA higher than a 2.00)